BYD Seal

I don't think ther are goughes either. Hope you are right about the easy fix!

Dissapointingly so it would seem . Would not have come off like that on my previous Audi A3!

Have Samsung Galaxy 22 and tried but got message saying not supported. Updated App and OS on phone but still no luck.

fortunately I’ve got it working perfectly on iPhone SE (2020).
There is only 1 exterior ‘reader’, so if you want to open the boot or passenger door, you have to go to the driver’s door mirror first to unlock the car.

There is some time limit to ‘start’ the car after unlocking it. If you go beyond that, you then need to tap the reader on the armrest cover. Similar to a Tesla in that respect.

Locking the car just needs a tap on the drivers door mirror.

I have been trying to find one but no success so far. Chipsaway only operate in the Dublin area now

Thanks Dodzy will give them a try. Found a body shop who will do it in the day for €350.00 but booked out till September but it's a start anyway

Thanks Mooretaxi

On reflection I agree I think as it's a 5 month old car so I will have to get it painted. The body shop offered the option to do touch up as well for €60.00 but they advised would only look ok from a distance

Looking at the Seal as an option if anyone could provide a summary of their experiences?

My daily commute will be approx 50kms total. I will have home charging and a lot of my driving will be on rural roads. Also looking for good space for young family and boot space for buggy etc

Have the Seal RWD 4 months and 3k km now and can highly recommend. My commute also about 50km a day and extremely comfortable cruiser for the commute. Find the efficiency good too - mix of rural and dual carraigeway and gettimg about 470 - 500 km range, although I concentrate on efficency when driving rather than enjoying the power often. Have 3 kids and find the room in the back bery good, lot of space. Was one of the reasons went for the Seal over Model 3. The boot is deep but shallow, especially the opening. I no longer have prams/buggies bit would definetly advise bringing to test drive to ensure big enougg for your needs. Have not had to public fast charge yet as not have done any journey long enough. Have a good EV electricity plan with Bord Gais and charge between 2 and 5am at night - cost is about 5-6 euro for the 3 hrs and adds about 20/22% of battery.

My maths is terrible :) On rate of 0.087 per kw, works out about 1.83 for the 3 hrs.

Only work from office 3 days a week and use wife's car if going anywhere as a family (people carrier so easier and bigger). Usually drive it down to 20-30% and then charge up to 100% over 3-4 consecutive nights. Only need to do this every few weeks. Keeps the costs very low (about Euro6 to get back full). Have OBD and shows no effect on battery to date - although car quite new at 4 months old only. Will continue to keep an eye on it longer term to see if notice anything.